How to pronounce defer in British English
“defer” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to defer the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“defer” in real sentences — British speakers
625 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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defer starting primary school.
The Scottish Parliament
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>> And and where is defer Yeah.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “defer”
Words one sound away from defer — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “defer”
Why real speech
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